[tabi] it's now free to use Recording for the Blind!
- From: "Allison and Chip Orange" <acorange@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:49:18 -0400
> Thanks to major funding from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of
> Special Education Programs, Grant #H327D090001 and support of private
> donors,
> RFB&DR Individual Membership
> is now FREE to individuals with proper
> certification.
>
> To be eligible for membership, a person must have a documented print
> disability, such as a learning disability, visual impairment or other
> physical disability.
> If you think you or your child might have a print disability and may
> benefit from the services of RFB&D, you need to have certification of the
> disability.
>
>
> How Does One Obtain Certification?
>
> A qualified professional in the field of disability services, special
> education, medicine or psychology must attest to the physical basis of
> the visual,
> perceptual or other physical disability that limits the applicant's use
> of standard print.
>
> Who is a Certifier?
>
> Appropriate certifying experts may differ from disability to disability.
> The following lists examples of professionals who are qualified to
> certify an RFB&D
> applicant. It is in no way a comprehensive list. If you have any
> questions about who is a qualified certifying professional, please call
> RFB&D's Member
> Services Department at 800-221-4792.
>
> Blindness and visual impairments:
>
> . Physician
>
> . Ophthalmologist
>
> . Optometrist
>
> . Vocational rehabilitation counselor
>
> Learning or perceptual disability:
>
> . Neurologist
>
> . Learning disability specialist
>
> . Psychologist with a background in learning disabilities
>
> The following are NOT professionals typically qualified to certify,
> unless they have a background in one of the above areas of expertise:
>
> . Principals
>
> . Vice principals
>
> . Guidance counselors
>
> . General education teachers
>
> . Librarians
>
> For more information, go to
> http://www.rfbd.org/certification.htm.
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